It is said
that the best of medicines come with a bitter taste: Undeniably, bitter kola is
one of them.
The usage of
bitter kola is not limited to traditional activities alone. As a matter of
fact, the fruit, seeds, nuts, and bark of the plant have been used for
centuries in folk medicine to treat ailments from coughs to fever.
The bitter
plant, which is believed to contain a high source of vitamins and minerals such
as Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron, also
carry other antioxidants. Owing to this, research was carried out by accredited
institutions to find out the possible healing attributes of the bitter plant.
The results
of the research are not only amazing, they're incredible as well.
Here are
some of the incredible health benefits of bitter kola
1.
It improves sexual
impotence
Studies have shown that when it comes to the
improvement of sexual performance, especially among men, bitter kola is
royalty.
Bitter Kola does not only increase sex drive, it
also improves the sexual performance of men who consume it.
And in other to be effective, it is advisable to
chew the kola for at least two minutes before intercourse. So you have it:
Improve your performance in bed by chewing bitter kola.
2.
Remedy for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint
cartilage and the underlying bone that causes pain and stiffness, especially in
the hip, knee, and thumb joints. It is a common form of arthritis. And
according to the National Institutes of Health, the causes of Osteoarthritis
can include joint injury, obesity, and aging.
However, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University
in Nigeria tested the effects of bitter kola against arthritis symptoms and the
result concludes that bitter kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain. It
also increased joint movement in patients that had osteoarthritis symptoms.
3.
It combats STDs
Since the emergence of sexually transmitted
diseases, noble scientists have been battling night and day to bring lasting
solution the plague.
Although their battle may seem somewhat difficult
as a result of the complicatedness of the diseases, results have shown that
seed and leaf of bitter kola have antibacterial activity on clinical isolates
of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and Streptococcus
pyrogens.
4.
It improves the function
of the lungs
The fibers and lung tissues are not only
strengthened when bitter kola is consumed regularly in a considerate amount, it
also stabilizes any other counter effect.
In addition, it helps in the maintenance of good
respiratory track as well as treating chest cold.
Still wondering why some smokers move along with
bitter kola?
5.
It improves immunity
system
Bitter kola has a high amount of antioxidant. This
high amount of antioxidants found in bitter kola does not only help fight
bacteria and other illnesses, it also helps the body to increase its immunity
levels.
And when the immunity level of the body is
increased, it becomes strong enough to fight against any foreign contaminant.
6.
It is anti-malaria agent
Studies have shown that chemical constituents in
bitter kola have anti-malarial properties. This is why traditional healers have
for many years prescribed bitter kola for the treatment of malaria infections.
Additionally, the stem, bark, and seeds of bitter
kola are used to treat acute fever, inflammation of the respiratory tract and
throat infections.
7.
It fights glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition of increased pressure within
the eyeball, causing a gradual loss of sight.
Glaucoma could result in permanent blindness if
left untreated.
However, bitter kola has been found to be an
amazing remedy for the eye
And according to a Lagos University Teaching
Hospital journal, when bitter kola is eaten, at least twice a day, it could
successfully reduce the eye pressure.
